💣 MLB BOMBSHELL: Ronald Acuña Jr. Breaks Silence on Mets’ Offer — “I Told Every Team It Wasn’t About the Money”

“I said I’d play for $95 million and heart. If that’s too much, I’ll go where I’m wanted.” – Ronald Acuña Jr.

NEW YORK CITY – In a moment that has rocked Major League Baseball and sent shockwaves through fanbases from Atlanta to Queens, Ronald Acuña Jr. has finally broken his silence regarding the New York Mets’ highly publicized (and ultimately unsuccessful) attempt to lure him away from the Braves.

In a candid post-game interview, the reigning NL MVP didn’t hold back.

🗣️ “I’m Not Just a Contract”

“It was never about the biggest number,” Acuña told reporters Thursday night after a dominant 4-for-5 performance. “It was about respect. It was about playing for people who believe in who I am — not just what I can do.”

According to sources close to the situation, the Mets reportedly offered Acuña a contract north of $95 million over several years, hoping to spark what they believed would be a franchise-altering move. But despite the dollar signs and the promises of stardom in one of baseball’s biggest markets, Acuña says his priorities never aligned with the Mets’ pitch.

“I told every team, including them [the Mets], that if you think it’s just about the money, you don’t understand me at all.”

💼 Mets’ Offer Falls Short – Literally and Figuratively

While the Mets front office hasn’t officially commented on the failed talks, insiders say the team believed Acuña would jump at the opportunity to join a “superteam in the making.” What they didn’t account for? Acuña’s loyalty to Atlanta — and his firm belief in purpose over paychecks.

One anonymous MLB executive summarized it bluntly:

“You can’t buy Ronald’s loyalty. That’s what makes him special — and also what made him impossible to sign.”

⚾ Atlanta Reacts: “We Knew He Was Ours”

The Braves, meanwhile, have breathed a massive sigh of relief. Fans, players, and management alike took to social media in a unified wave of support. The hashtag #StillOurMVP trended on X (formerly Twitter) just minutes after Acuña’s interview aired.

Teammate Ozzie Albies shared on Instagram:

“He’s family. This city is home. And that’s something you can’t sign away.”

Braves GM Alex Anthopoulos echoed the sentiment, subtly shading other teams:

“Ronald knows we’ve had his back since day one. The teams that just showed up with a checkbook never had a chance.”

💬 Acuña Sends a Final Message

Before leaving the locker room, Acuña paused, turned to the press one more time, and offered a closing statement that’s already being turned into t-shirts across Atlanta:

“I’ll play for $95 million, $5 million, or no million. Just give me a jersey that means something. That’s all I ever asked for.”

🧢 What’s Next?

With Acuña staying loyal to the Braves — at least for now — questions swirl about what other stars might follow suit or bolt for greener (or richer) pastures. But one thing is clear: not every MVP can be bought.